Meet the players

Asiatic Black Bear, from northern India. Has a commanding presence and reads the game well. Usually takes the free kicks and is recognised as the best in the league. The crescent shaped moon on his torso makes him easily recognised and as he has relatively large ears, is often on the receiving end of jokes in the dressing room. Has an infectious laugh which is often mimicked by the others. Often seen eating, much to the annoyance of the Coach.

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Brown (Grizzly) Bear, powerful and has white tipped hairs on his shoulder and back making him look older than his years. From Montanna in America. Although not especially tall, Jake has great leaping ability and is a natural ‘poacher’ in the box. The Ready Bears top scorer. Can be a bit clumsy and tends to bump into things. Always has something to say at half time.

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Polar Bear, tall, strong and commanding in the box. 
Real name Igor, born north-east of Kazan in Russia. Nicknamed Cool because of his white coat and ability to stay unfazed under pressure. Has a wicked sense of humour and does a great impersonation of the Scottish accent. Has been with the Ready Bears for 3 years and is dedicated to the Club.

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American Black Bear, solid defender, strong in the air - a ‘stopper’ in the true sense of the game. Full name is Archibald Bartholemew the Third, hence the simplified AB. Born in Texas, USA. Considers himself trendy and loves to be the centre of attention. His loud American accent is always evident in the dressing room. Not particularly quick witted so is often the butt of Jimmy’s jokes. Although he doesn’t admit it to others, he likes and is very protective of his little Scottish pal.

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Sloth Bear, stocky but very fast. A great passer of the ball. Originally from Sri Lanka. Has a long snout and shaggy coat which can make him look a bit scruffy. Given the nickname by Jimmy (after the sloth mammal which is noted for sleeping a lot and therefore jokingly has to be woken up with a call of wakey wakey !). Modest in nature, Wakey is very popular with supporters and everyone 
at the club.

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Sun Bear, slim and small with a crescent chest blaze. Also has large paws. Good at intercepting opposition moves and possesses great technique. Comes from Sumatra, Indonesia. Studious and considered slightly eccentric by his team mates. Often questions tactics which can annoy the Coach but sometimes identifies key weaknesses in opposing teams. Wears glasses when not playing football which adds to his intellectual image.

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Brown Bear, smallish, fast and times his tackling to perfection. Actual name James, proud to be from Ayrshire, Scotland. His strong accent is sometimes difficult for team-mates to understand. The comedian in the team who loves to play practical jokes. His ability to pass wind at will is not a talent that is always appreciated by his team mates. Despite his ‘happy go lucky’ manner, Jimmy has a strong sense of fair play.

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Spectacled Bear, makes up for lack of physique by being a great dribbler and is as strong with her left foot as her right. Initially doubted by her team-mates but bravely persevered on the field with some great performances. In the team on merit. Former home was in Venezuela but is now settled in Scotland. Still continues to call home every day.

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Giant Panda, tall, powerful and skilful distributor of the ball. Chi was born in South West China. Quiet and mild natured but a fierce competitor. Usually has a smile on his face when not playing. Speaks excellent English and was made captain at the start of his second season with the Ready Bears. Bellows instructions and encouragement during the game. Loves the Scottish Highlands and spends much of his free time hill walking and river fishing.

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Brown Bear, powerful and has great stamina. Often makes runs from deep in his own half to link with the forwards. Scorer of spectacular goals. Originally from Northern Scotland but has lived in many parts of Europe, including Germany of which he has fond memories. Very aggressive and a good ball winner, fiercely supportive of his team mates which can land him in trouble with referees. Grunts and scowls a lot which tends to make him look angry but is actually soft at heart.

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Red Panda, small and attractive and loved by the media. A natural footballer with great balance, very fast over short distance and an accurate crosser of the ball. Given his name by Cool (actual name is Hunho). Originally from Southern China. Has been the subject of enquiries from several big English clubs. However, Rusty is extremely loyal and wants to win honours with this Ready Bears side. Questions as to whether he actually is a bear can at times make him sad.

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Brown Bear, from Northern Italy. Charismatic and effusive. A great tactician and motivator of his players. Away from football he’s regarded as sophisticated and cultured. On match days he’s a ‘bear possessed’ and gesticulates wildly from the touchline. Showed much courage in introducing a female (Iris) into the men’s game.

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